Queens Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A taxi parked westbound on Broadway in Queens collided with a northbound bicyclist. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the taxi driver’s improper lane usage and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM near 75-01 Broadway in Queens. A taxi was parked westbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the taxi driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but caused injury to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the taxi driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and attention, which led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 90 Street in Queens, injuring three passengers. The crash involved a Ford and a Tesla, both traveling straight. Injuries included head and chest trauma, with victims in shock. Police cited driver failure to obey traffic controls as cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on 90 Street in Queens involving two sedans, a 2014 Ford traveling north and a 2018 Tesla traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided, with the Ford sustaining center front end damage and the Tesla damaged on the left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Three passengers were injured: a 31-year-old female with head injuries and whiplash, a 24-year-old male with chest injuries and whiplash, and a 17-year-old male with head injuries and minor bleeding. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver failure to comply with traffic controls as the primary cause, without attributing fault to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a 16-year-old e-scooter rider traveling west on 94 Street. The collision caused upper arm injuries and abrasions. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:50 on 94 Street involving a southbound SUV and a westbound e-scooter engaged in a police pursuit. The SUV's left front bumper struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The 16-year-old e-scooter driver suffered an upper arm injury and abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to excessive speed. The e-scooter driver had no listed contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's left front bumper and the e-scooter's front end. This crash highlights the dangers posed by high-speed vehicle operation during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 127 Street near Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:16 on 127 Street near Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans were involved: one was parked and then impacted on its left front bumper, while the other was making a right turn. The driver of the first sedan, a 48-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the first vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in vehicle interactions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with a westbound sedan making a right turn on Queens Boulevard. The impact occurred front-center on both vehicles. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A westbound sedan, licensed and operated by a male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was riding straight ahead and was struck at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the collision happened during the sedan's turning maneuver, indicating a critical driver action leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck, turning right at 57th Avenue and 80th Street, struck a 43-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died there, morning light on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The driver failed to yield. The city grieves.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 57th Avenue and 80th Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound dump truck, making a right turn, struck her. The report states the truck showed no damage. The woman died at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The vehicle involved was a large Ford dump truck, classified as an oversized vehicle, which the report also lists as a contributing factor. The victim's behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's errors. The impact, the loss, and the systemic risk posed by oversized vehicles remain clear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving a sedan and a van. Both passengers experienced whiplash. The collision occurred on 86 Street near Roosevelt Avenue, caused by driver inattention and improper lane usage, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 13:49 involving a 2022 Ford sedan and a 2003 Chevrolet van. The sedan was entering a parked position while the van was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the van. Two male passengers in the sedan, aged 32 and 39, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. These driver actions directly contributed to the crash and the injuries sustained by the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west collided with a northbound e-scooter on 111 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:00 AM on 111 Street near 52 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling west struck an e-scooter heading north. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-scooter's right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and impaired visibility in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV driver as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue at 14:30. A 2023 SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. There were no contributing factors listed for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left front quarter panel, and the bike showed no damage. The report focuses on the driver's improper lane use as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a merging SUV on the Long Island Expressway at 3:42 a.m. Tire failure and driver distraction caused the crash. A 34-year-old man suffered severe leg bleeding and shock. Steel crumpled. Sirens arrived after the silence broke.

According to the police report, at 3:42 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway, a sedan collided with a merging SUV. The report identifies 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the left rear bumper of the SUV during its merge. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and severe injury to a 34-year-old man, who suffered heavy bleeding from his leg and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors. Driver distraction and mechanical failure were central to this crash, highlighting ongoing systemic dangers on New York highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north struck an eastbound e-bike making a left turn on Junction Boulevard. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact occurred on the bike’s right side and the SUV’s left front bumper, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 on Junction Boulevard. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old male, was making a left turn traveling east when the SUV, moving straight ahead northbound, collided with the right side doors of the e-bike. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors but highlights the collision occurred during the e-bike’s left turn and the SUV’s straight travel, indicating a failure to yield or improper turn by the SUV driver as the likely cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck the rear of another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing contusions to the elbow and lower arm. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, at 5:20 AM on Grand Central Parkway, a sedan traveling east struck the center back end of another vehicle also traveling east. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. A 31-year-old occupant seated as the right rear passenger sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights driver error related to rear-end collision dynamics, though specific failure to yield or distraction is not explicitly cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens was struck by a pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed male driver. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The truck showed no visible damage after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:20 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 43-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when she was hit by a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling east. The driver, a male with a New York license status marked as unlicensed, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained no visible damage despite striking the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. No contributing pedestrian errors were noted, and the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact injured a 43-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing back injuries and shock. Driver inattention and oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 10:00 AM. A pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, rear-ended a sedan traveling southbound. The sedan had two occupants, including a 43-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear who sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report cites driver errors including 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck was damaged at the center front end, while the sedan sustained damage at the center back end. The injured passenger was not ejected and had no visible complaints beyond the back injury. The report focuses on the truck driver's failure to maintain attention and the challenges posed by the oversized vehicle, with no contributing factors assigned to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-bike traveling east struck her while she crossed Roosevelt Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact damaged the bike’s front end. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred in Queens at 10:00 a.m. The data shows no mention of driver license status or other vehicle occupants, focusing the incident on the e-bike’s collision with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered neck injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him while he crossed with the signal. Glare and limited view obstructed the driver’s sight, contributing to the collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on 55 Avenue near Justice Avenue in Queens. A 2019 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites glare and a view obstructed or limited as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to adequately see the pedestrian during the turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. No damage was reported to the SUV. The collision highlights driver error related to visibility impairments during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus backing unsafely struck a westbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations. The driver was trapped and injured across her entire body, highlighting dangerous backing maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 AM on Grand Central Parkway. A northbound bus was backing when it collided with a westbound station wagon/SUV. The bus driver’s action of backing unsafely was cited as a contributing factor, along with driver inexperience. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female, was trapped inside her vehicle and sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report notes the SUV driver was conscious but severely injured. The bus impact occurred at the center back end, striking the SUV’s center front end. No other contributing factors related to the victim were listed. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and inexperienced drivers operating large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered head contusions after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 56 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and improper turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan on Junction Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the child’s lower leg and foot. The impact damaged the vehicle’s front end and left the child conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and Alstyne Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully, but the failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15